Best Schools in 64501, MO
64501, MO has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,849 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 64501 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 64501, MO
The top high schools in 64501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
2. Benton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students
3. Lafayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
Best Middle Schools in 64501, MO
The top middle schools in 64501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bode Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students
2. Spring Garden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
3. Truman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 482 Students
4. Robidoux Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 64501, MO
The top elementary schools in 64501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hyde Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
2. Skaith Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students
3. Coleman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 349 Students
4. Carden Park Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 577 Students
5. Mark Twain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 315 Students
6. Edison Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
7. Lindbergh Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
8. Of St. Joseph
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Of St. Joseph • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 139 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 64501, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
64501, MO has a total population of 10,723 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 64501, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 64501, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 64501, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 64501, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 64501, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 64501, MO
How many schools are in 64501, MO?
64501, MO has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,849 students in total.
How do schools in 64501 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 64501 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 64501 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 64501?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations